2018 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid review

1. Hybrid engine 

The 2018 Infiniti Q50 is outfitted with a 3.5L 360 horsepower V6 hybrid powertrain. To fetch that kind of umph, the gasoline engine is tethered to a compact laminated lithium-ion battery and 50 kW electric motor. All-in-all, the Q50's gasolin-electric hybrid engine can manage 258 lb-ft of torque behind a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission. That hybrid collaboration will get you an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

 Put on Eco mode if you want to be even more thrifty with your fuel use. 

2. Exterior style points 

Luxury is about more than the practical. Starting at the front of the Infiniti Q50, you'll note the double-arch grille, with its three-dimensional, mesh-patterned texture. Flowing from the grill is Infiniti's trademark character line, which runs along the side of the body like a wave. On the rear end, there are twin exhausts and a rear diffuser with a two-tone paint finish. These are the curves and finishing details that give the Q50 that sophisticated look of subtle flash. 

3. Multi-screen navigation 

Infiniti's new dual-screen infotainment system for the 2018 Q50 is a fully immersive experience. Toggle intuitively between an LCD eight-inch upper and 7-inch lower color display to organize information with different priority levels. That means you won't lose your priority navigation if you need to, for instance, remix the EQ or set up a new Bluetooth^® device. Infiniti's InTouch^™ system will make sure your two screens are working together, so you can keep your eyes on the road without stressing over the controls. 

4. New Luxe trim 

The Q50 has always had the option to add a suite of driver aids. New to the 2018 Q50 is the standardization of these features on the updated Luxe trim. Automated cruise control, blind spot monitoring, parking sensors, lane departure warning, and a rearview camera are now standard equipment on the 2018 Q50. There are also a few upgrades newly available, including A/C seats, rear seat heaters, and a rear spoiler, if you're keen on an aerodynamic sporty tail. 

5. Interior design 

The 2018 Infiniti Q50 stretches a cool 189 inches in length, relatively standard as sedans go. What separates the Q50 is its mix of style and spaciousness: In the trunk, there's 13.5 cu-ft of cargo room, and Infiniti's wide hatch makes for swift loading and unloading. The interior seating is leather, as is the instrument panel, and the dashboard now offers a sleek wood trim.